After a challenging year of the pandemic, the island university s mariachi band is back on stage. Author: Mariah Gallegos (KIII TV) Published: 6:10 AM CDT April 22, 2021 Updated: 6:10 AM CDT April 22, 2021
The Festival de Mariachi en la Isla is a project that was in the works since 2019. However, due to the pandemic the plans were put on hold. This year, organizers were determined to host an event that would connect community and culture at a time when we need it most.
Mariachi de la Isla is a music group at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi that will be among several others performing in the mariachi festival.
What is Tejano culture?
Tejano culture permeates the Coastal Bend and spreads out throughout Texas and the world.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â Tejano culture permeates the Coastal Bend and spreads out throughout Texas and the world. It s to be from Texas and of Mexican decent,â said Amanda Marquez, a professional assistant professor of first-year seminar at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
Marquez teaches Mexican-American history at the school, emphasizing to her students about Tejano culture and why itâs so unique.
Her own roots date to the Mexican Americans living in Texas before the U.S. government acquired the state.